Description
These Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Churro Cookies bring the irresistible flavors of classic churros into a delightful cookie form. Featuring a tender dough infused with cinnamon and nutmeg and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend, these cookies offer a perfect balance of spice and sweetness with a soft, chewy texture.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter together with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg, one at a time, ensuring it’s fully incorporated before adding the vanilla extract. Mix well to combine all wet ingredients thoroughly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown indicating they are cooked through but still soft.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated to give them that classic churro flavor and a sweet, crunchy outer layer.
- Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on a wire rack, then serve and enjoy these soft, chewy cinnamon sugar churro cookies.
Notes
- For even softer cookies, slightly underbake them; they will firm up as they cool.
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming consistency.
- Use fresh baking soda for best leavening results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice for extra warm spice notes.
